Gunn Talent
Business Manager
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
14 October 2026
What they need
My client is an established business operating within the wider heavy equipment and industrial sectors - providing machinery, equipment and technical support to a diverse commercial customer base. The business builds lasting customer relationships, delivers dependable solutions, and invests in its people and operational capability to support long-term growth. Backed by modern facilities and an experienced team, this is an opportunity to lead a significant operation and influence its next phase of development.
About the role:
This is a senior leadership appointment with broad responsibility for commercial performance, operational delivery and people development. You’ll set direction, translate strategy into execution, and build the capability required to achieve sustained growth.
Reporting to the General Manager and a member of the leadership team, you’ll contribute to the wider business’s direction while leading a complex, multi-functional operation. Success will require you to balance strategic priorities with operational demands, strengthen customer partnerships and unite teams around clear objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Set and execute priorities to grow revenue, profit and operational performance.
- Use networks and insight to win new markets; strengthen customer and stakeholder ties, retention and reach.
- Align teams, resources and functions to improve delivery and customer experience.
- Develop leaders, build accountability and create an engaged, high-performing culture.
- Champion safety, wellbeing and responsible practices; shape national strategy and advance the wider business.
You bring:
You’re an accomplished business leader with the commercial judgement, operational depth and presence to lead a substantial operation. You can establish a clear direction, bring people with you and deliver results through a capable leadership team.
Your experience and approach will include:
- Proven senior branch, operations, business, or general leadership with commercial and operational accountability.
- Success growing revenue, profit, and achieving growth targets.
- Networks and credibility in heavy mechanical, construction equipment, transport, or related sectors.
- Ability to turn strategy into clear plans and results; unite functions and develop leaders.
- Sound judgement, decisive ownership, and integrity; balance priorities, set expectations and support people.
Benefits:
You’ll receive a competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives and a company vehicle with full personal use. This appointment offers the scope to shape business performance, develop an experienced team and contribute at a national leadership level.
Modern facilities, strong investment and forward-thinking leadership provide the platform for success and future career growth.
How to Apply:
Contact Zac Berridge, Director at Gunn Executive, on (021) 284-9849 284-9849), or apply now with your CV.
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